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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978,053.70, 1,467,080.55 and 853,637.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978,053.70, 1,467,080.55 and 853,637.70 is: 1,280,456.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978,053.70 : 1,467,080.55 = 853,637.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978,053.70/1,467,080.55 = 853,637.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978,053.70x = 1,467,080.55 × 853,637.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978,053.70x = 1,252,355,266,416.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,252,355,266,416.73/978,053.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,280,456.55

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